Friday Fever 2 Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.9 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Price: $99. Swing weight: 112. Twist weight: 6.95. Weight: 8.03 oz. Power: 55.9 MPH. Spin: 2015 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Wide body. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Exceptional stability — 6.95 twist weight is 85th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Great value at $99 — cheaper than 98% of paddles (avg $197)
- Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.95 (85th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
- Control / Touch Players: Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $99, it's cheaper than 98% of paddles (avg $197)
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Friday
Fever 2
This paddle delivers mid-range 55.9 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Wide body16mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower BalancedAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
112
29th percentile
Twist Weight
6.95
86th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
55.9 MPH
50th percentile
Pop
35.6 MPH
26th percentile
Spin
2015 RPM
Very High
Balance
238mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +Exceptional stability — 6.95 twist weight is 85th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Great value at $99 — cheaper than 98% of paddles (avg $197)
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Beginners
Twist weight of 6.95 (85th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Control / Touch Players
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $99, it's cheaper than 98% of paddles (avg $197)
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